OLYMPIA – Up to 60,000 people in Washington will be shut off of unemployment benefits when the federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation program ends on Dec. 29. Since being activated in July 2008, the program has paid more than $5.6 billion in federally funded unemployment benefits to more than 407,000 jobless workers in this state, according…
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Roy Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday, Dec 7
Friday, Dec 7, the City of Roy will have their Tree Lighting. There will be an open house in the Community Hall (Library) at 6 p.m. with cookies and hot cocoa. At 7 p.m., the tree will be lighted. Shortly after, Santa will arrive escorted by the police chief. Festivities will take place between the…
WTVD-TV exposes water fluoridation controversy
By Marianne Lincoln In 2003, the Tacoma Pierce County Health Department tried to mandate water fluoridation in all water companies in Pierce county with over 5,000 members. As a person who has an obvious personal chemical reaction (some would say allergy) to fluoride and a degree in chemistry, I immediately went to see an attorney….
Bethel Middle School treats students of the month
Principal Jeff Gutfeld recently had lunch with Bethel Middle School’s students of the month. Students are recommended and voted on by the staff at Bethel Middle School for demonstrating school values of respect, responsibility, and courage. For lunch, the kids were treated to pizza and rootbeer floats.
Scholarship set up in memory of teacher, coach Paul Greeley
Paul Greeley, a retired Bethel School District teacher (Bethel HS, Challenger HS, Spanaway Lake HS) and a Washington State Hall of Fame Wrestling Coach (Peninsula HS, Bethel HS, Spanaway Lake HS) recently passed away. Now, a scholarship fund is hoping to keep his memory alive. Donations can be made to the Paul Greeley Memorial Scholarship…
PCSC Announces Students of the Month
The Pierce County Skills Center has released the names of its November Students of the Month. This time, seven Bethel area students were recognized for excellence in their program of study. Recipients include: Daniel Edinger, Aerospace, Bethel HS Ashley Johnston, Criminal Justice, Bethel HS Rebecca Ann Haechler, Fire Science and Emergency Services, Bethel HS Melissa Mills,…
Five candidates in the mix for board vacancy
The Bethel School Board will select between five applicants to fill an open seat in the Spanaway area. The position represents Director District #1, which is the district’s northern-most section. It has been vacant since Ronald Morehouse announced his resignation in October. As of last Friday’s deadline, five applications had been submitted. As part of…
Learn how to maximize Social Security benefits
As the economy changes and the needs of consumers change, knowing how to make the most of Social Security benefits is becoming more and more important. For people preparing to start their Social Security benefits, a few simple tips might save them thousands of dollars. And for those currently receiving Social Security benefits, there may be…
County selects Tracy Guerin as deputy director of Budget & Finance
Tracy Guerin, a top manager of Washington State government, has been selected as the deputy director of the Pierce County Budget and Finance Department. “Tracy brings extensive experience in the major services provided by the county and will hold a leadership role in ensuring the integrity of county finances,” said Executive Pat McCarthy. “Tracy will…
Join us for the 23rd Annual Winterfest at PLU’s East Campus!
Winterfest provides the joy and spirit of Christmas to 500 low-income families who are experiencing economic despair in our own community. The heads of these families are hard-working, disabled, laid off, or unable to work. Children will get to visit with Santa and enjoy holiday festivities like face painting, holiday crafts, and picking a book of their…
Judges and Volunteers needed for robotics competition
The Bethel School District is hosting its 4th Annual First Lego League Robotics Competition. We are expecting 32 teams to compete including 16 elementary and middle school teams from our own district. We are in need of volunteers and judges. This year’s challenge is “Senior Solutions”. League teams try to improve the quality of…
FPHS and WHS student athletes perform just as well in the classroom as they do on the field
FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT – Student athletes at both Franklin Pierce High School and Washington High School continue their strong track record of performing well in the academic arena. As students participating in one or more of many sports offerings in the district, they recognize that they are students first and athletes second. Congratulations to…
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